Kushner has broken ground on Monmouth Square, a mixed-use redevelopment project in Eatontown, New Jersey. Designed in collaboration between Minno + Wasko, retail architects Benoy and the Dietz Partnership, and interior designers Stonehill Taylor, the $500 million project will transform the existing Monmouth Mall into a modern, open-air town center.
Rendering of Monmouth Square retail area, courtesy of Kushner
The 900,000-square-foot project will feature retail and restaurant spaces including a Whole Foods Market, an expansive public green space, pedestrian pathways, 1,000 residential units, and medical office space. Residents of Monmouth Square will enjoy access to amenities such as a 40,000-square-foot clubhouse with fitness centers, coworking spaces, and a pet spa.
Rendering of retail space at Monmouth Square, courtesy of Kushner
Rendering of residential space at Monmouth Square, courtesy of Kushner
Kushner aims to “de-mall” the former Monmouth Mall, once one of the nation’s largest malls. The project will demolish approximately 600,000 square feet of retail space, reducing the retail footprint by 40 percent.
Rendering of retail space at Monmouth Square, courtesy of Kushner
The former Lord & Taylor and JCPenney stores will be demolished in the project’s reduction of retail space, while AMC movie theater, Macy’s, and Boscov’s will remain open during construction. Whole Foods Market will move into the space currently occupied by Barnes & Noble, which will be relocated to a new retail building.
Rendering of retail space at Monmouth Square, courtesy of Kushner
“Monmouth Square reflects Kushner’s strategic investment in Eatontown and Monmouth County that will also help shape the future of retail and residential spaces,” said Michael Sommer, chief development officer for Kushner. “This project is about more than just modernizing infrastructure, it is about fostering a vibrant, sustainable environment that enriches the experience for residents and visitors alike. We are excited to lead this innovative endeavor, setting a new standard for adaptive reuse and community development.”
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That $2 Billion “gift” from the Saudis has really come in handy.
I think this is the cousins, who are not nearly as putrid. That said, they still get my middle finger salute!
Love these deconstructed mall developments. Brings the town square back to communities in the suburbs. More please!
Any time line on this project?